Obituaries
Matthew Lee Thompson
Jan 18, 2019
Matthew Lee Thompson, 35, of Armuchee Georgia, took his final steps home in January 2019. He was born January 14th, 1984, in Austell, Georgia and was dearly loved by his family. Affectionately known as "Matty" and Uncle Matthew", he was a cherished son who loved his family and especially treasured his two daughters. Matthew loved the outdoors and particularly camping....
Margaret Crocker
Jan 16, 2019
Mrs. Margaret S. Crocker, age 77, of Rome, GA, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 16, 2019, in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Crocker was born in Copperhill, TN, on July 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Otis Parr, Sr., and Florence Guy Parr. She had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County the greater part of her...
Kenneth S. Ken Reed
Jan 8, 2019
Mr. Kenneth "Ken" S. Reed, age 91, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, following a brief illness. Mr. Reed was born on May 30, 1927, in Gloucester, Mass., son of the late Aubrey Griffin Reed and Helen Lloyd Reed. He attended grade and high schools in Gloucester before entering the United States Navy in 1945, serving...
Jodie Alexander Rowell, Jr.
Jan 8, 2019
Mr. Jodie Alexander Rowell, Jr. age 72 of Rome, died Tuesday morning following a lengthy illness. Mr. Rowell was born June 28, 1946 in Cedartown, GA son of the late Jodie Alexander Rowell, Sr. and Catherine Johnson Rowell. Before his retirement Mr. Rowell had been employed with General Electric Co. with over 33 years of service. He was also a...
Catherine L. Laney
Jan 4, 2019
Catherine L. Laney, age 89, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019. Mrs. Laney was born in Summerville, GA, on May 4, 1929, daughter of the late Charles Neal Kinsey and Flossie Lee Steed Kinsey. Prior to retirement in 1972, she was associated with Klopman Mills for a number of years. Mrs. Laney enjoyed traveling, going to...
Jimmy Morris Folds
Jan 1, 2019
Jimmy Morris Folds, age 77, of Rome, Passed away on, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his residence. In keeping with his wishes; he will be cremated and no formal services will be held. Salmon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Jimmy Morris Folds.
Robert A. Pete O'Dillon
Dec 31, 2018
Mr. Robert A. "Pete" ODillon, age 83, of Rome, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 31, 2018. In keeping with Petes wishes he has been cremated. At this time the family is weighing their options for a private service at a later date. To honor Petes life the family asked that memorial contributions be made to...
William S Everitte, Jr.
Dec 29, 2018
Mr. William S. "Bill" Everitte, Jr. age 64, of Silver Creek, GA, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at his residence. Bill was born at Camp Gordon, GA, on April 12, 1954, a son of Nettie Myrle Shipes Everitte and the late William S. Everitte, Sr. Prior to retirement in 2004, he was associated with Georgia Power Company where he...
Fred Albert Simcox
Dec 28, 2018
Mr. Fred Albert Simcox, age 77, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. Mr. Simcox was born on June 9, 1941, in Jersey Shore, PA, son of the late Fredrick L. and Jeannie Amanda Ruhl Simcox. He was a veteran of the United States Army and prior to retirement was associated with Lockheed Corporation. Mr. Simcox is...
Harold Eugene Rev. Bates
Dec 23, 2018
Rev. Harold Eugene Bates, age 86, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018, in a local healthcare facility. Rev. Bates was born in Rome on September 2, 1932, a son of the late William Howard Bates and Edna Ardell Cook Bates. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Rev. Bates moved to Arkansas in his...
Phillip Michael Mikey Highfield
Dec 14, 2018
Mr. Phillip Michael "Mikey" Highfield, age 47, of Rome, GA, passed away Friday evening, December 14, 2018, in a local hospital. Mikey was born on February 9, 1971, at Edwards Air Force Base in California, a son of Rachel Ann Breeden Highfield and the late Charles Edward Highfield. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County since the...
Doris Christine (Hardin) Wright
Dec 13, 2018
Mrs. Doris Christine Hardin Wright Mrs. Doris Christine Hardin Wright, age 82 of the Armuchee community died Thursday December 13, 2018 following a brief illness. Mrs. Wright was born May 5, 1936 in Jamestown, AL daughter of the late William Lee Hardin and Maggie Susan Creekmore Hardin. Mrs. Wright was a member of Armuchee Church of God for over 35...
Reba Louise Coffey
Dec 11, 2018
Mrs. Reba Louise Coffey, age 59 of Bells Ferry Rd. Rome died Tuesday December 11, 2018 following a brief illness. Mrs. Coffey was born in Rome, GA May 20, 1959 daughter of Marion "Maxine" Burton and the late Author Alexander Burton. Louise was the best wife, mom and daughter anyone could ask for. She enjoyed reading novels and always made...
Doris Juanita Padgett
Dec 6, 2018
Ms. Doris J. Padgett age 81 of Rome, passed away Thursday December 6, 2018 at her residence. Ms. Padgett was born September 1, 1937 in Rome, GA daughter of the late Jud King "Erve" Willerson and Christine Courtney Willerson. In addition to her parents Ms. Padgett was preceded in death by a brother Bobby Gene Willerson in 2007. Ms. Padgetts...
Pedro Reboredo
Nov 18, 2018
Pedro Reboredo, age 75, of Rome, formerly of Miami, FL, passed away on, Sunday, November 18, 2018 in a local hospital. Mr. Reboredo was born on, August 16, 1943 to Pedro Reboredo Couceiro and Consuelo Garcia Amor. Pedro was a very compassionate man of many talents with a big heart. He leaves behind a loving wife, Norma C. Reboredo Villasuso...
Eva Elaine Evans
Nov 17, 2018
On Saturday, November 17, 2017, the gates of heaven swung open to welcome home a special angel. The Lord proclaimed "well done thou good and faithful servant, enter in and rest in my bosom. Your trials are over, and your pain is ended." Heaven is a brighter place today. This earth is a bit darker. Eva Elaine Evans, age 77,...
Marion Louise Freeman
Nov 16, 2018
Mrs. Marion L. Freeman, age 94, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018, in a local hospital. A native of Rome and Floyd County, Mrs. Freeman was born on April 7, 1924, daughter of the late Howard Irving Thrash and Minnie Viola Rowe Thrash. She was a housewife and homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs....
Ramon Gonzalez Morales, Jr.
Nov 4, 2018
Ramon Gonzalez "Gabby" Morales, Jr, age 37, of Rome, GA, passed away on, Sunday, November 4, 2018. Mr. Morales was born on March 15, 1981, in Houston, TX a son of Ramon Morales, Sr. and Lucy Gonzalez Morales. Ramon moved to Rome from Texas in 1994 and was a graduate of Armuchee High School Class of 2000. He loved grilling,...
Austin Glenn Kollman
Oct 30, 2018
Austin Glenn Kollman, age 25, of Miami, FL, formerly of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, in Florida. Austin was born in Rome on September 11, 1993, a son of Debbye Kay Monk Kollman and Brian Keith Kollman. He had been a resident of Rome and Floyd County for the greater part of his life, moving to...
Gene Edwin Bud Sims
Oct 30, 2018
Mr. Gene Edwin "Bud" Sims, age 71, of Rome, GA, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 30, 2018. Bud was born in Etowah County, AL, on April 28, 1947, one of sixteen children of the late Henry David Sims and Jessie Irene Stone Sims. He has been in the Shannon, GA, area since 1981, moving here from Alabama. Bud was...





